Attention players: we will perform maintenance beginning at 3:00 AM PDT* on Tuesday, July 29, 2014. We expect this maintenance to take approximately two hours. This will impact the following SOE services:

- SOE Community Team]]>Tue, 29 Jul 2014 00:16:12 +0000http://forums.station.sony.com/vg/index.php?threads/soe-maintenance-notice-july-29-2014.71673/
http://forums.station.sony.com/vg/index.php?threads/soe-maintenance-notice-july-29-2014.71673/AmnerysAmnerysUpdate for MembersMon, 28 Jul 2014 00:43:51 +0000http://forums.station.sony.com/vg/index.php?threads/update-for-members.71660/
http://forums.station.sony.com/vg/index.php?threads/update-for-members.71660/AshlanneAshlanne5Intermittent Access Issues (July 15)Tue, 15 Jul 2014 15:31:59 +0000http://forums.station.sony.com/vg/index.php?threads/intermittent-access-issues-july-15.71658/
http://forums.station.sony.com/vg/index.php?threads/intermittent-access-issues-july-15.71658/DexellaDexellaChat System MaintenanceAttention players: we will perform Chat system maintenance beginning at 7:00 AM PDT* on Tuesday, July 8, 2014. We expect this maintenance to take approximately one hour. This will impact the following games and services:

Thank you for your patience as we undergo maintenance.]]>Tue, 08 Jul 2014 01:21:25 +0000http://forums.station.sony.com/vg/index.php?threads/chat-system-maintenance.71651/
http://forums.station.sony.com/vg/index.php?threads/chat-system-maintenance.71651/AshlanneAshlanneSOE Maintenance Notice: July 2, 2014
Attention players: we will perform maintenance beginning at 6:00 AM PDT* on Wednesday, July 2, 2014. We expect this maintenance to take approximately two hours. This will impact the following SOE services:

-SOE Community Team]]>Wed, 02 Jul 2014 00:19:30 +0000http://forums.station.sony.com/vg/index.php?threads/soe-maintenance-notice-july-2-2014.71647/
http://forums.station.sony.com/vg/index.php?threads/soe-maintenance-notice-july-2-2014.71647/AshlanneAshlanneSOE Services Downtime 05/08/2014Attention players: we will be performing maintenance to upgrade our network infrastructure beginning at 1:30 AM PDT* on Thursday, May 8, 2014. The downtime for this maintenance will last approximately 6 hours. This will impact the following SOE services:

All SOE games

All official forums

Account management

Commerce functions, including purchases

Thank you for your patience!

*Convert to your local time]]>Wed, 07 May 2014 19:27:20 +0000http://forums.station.sony.com/vg/index.php?threads/soe-services-downtime-05-08-2014.71592/
http://forums.station.sony.com/vg/index.php?threads/soe-services-downtime-05-08-2014.71592/YavieyYaviey3 Things You Should Cross Off Your Vanguard Bucket List Now

Vanguard: Saga of Heroes is one of the most vast, complex, and beautiful MMORPGs around. It would be remiss to say there are only three things to cross off your bucket list, but we’re going to keep it short and sweet. We spoke to former players and devs about the top three things they think every player should try to accomplish before the game’s sunset in late July.

1. Visit the Capital Cities
Scope out Ahgram, Khal, Tanvu, and New Targanor. Of course there are many others that we will miss like Leth Nurae, Bordinar's Cleft, Rindol Field, Ca'ial Brael, Qur'xa, etc. While you're there, take as many screenshots as your computer can hold. These are serious works of art!

Want to find out more about Telon’s capital cities? Visit the Settlements page on the official Vanguard wikia.

2. Crafting
By far, one of the best parts about Vanguard is its incredibly in-depth crafting system. This is one of the only games in existence where you can actually make a boat! And it's not just about making an exquisite item; it's about the process in getting there. So pick up artificing, blacksmithing, or outfitting, and find something to specialize in to make it your own.

For assistance with crafting, visit the Crafting page on the Vanguard wikia.

3. Explore the Whole Map@DM_Ocampo on Twitter suggests, "explore the whole map..." We definitely agree! The world is huge, though. So get your character some high quality boots!

For more on the expansive world of Telon, visit the Maps page on the Vanguard wikia.

You still have over three months left to enjoy the magnificent world of Telon. The game officially sunsets on July 31, 2014. Get out there and make it count! And while you're at it, record your memories on the official Vanguard wikia! Looking for some help accomplishing your goals? Let other dedicated Vanguard players help you out here.]]>Mon, 30 Jun 2014 07:53:59 +0000http://forums.station.sony.com/vg/index.php?threads/3-things-you-should-cross-off-your-vanguard-bucket-list-now.71585/
http://forums.station.sony.com/vg/index.php?threads/3-things-you-should-cross-off-your-vanguard-bucket-list-now.71585/YavieyYaviey11Account & Commerce Update - Continued Work Being Done
Due to this continued maintenance, the following services may be unavailable and/or may fail:
•Membership/Account Updates
•All Credit Card Purchases (on the web and in-game)
•In-Game Marketplace Purchases using Station Cash

We are aware of these issues, and our teams are working on solutions. We will update you once these are resolved and you can continue purchases and other account updates.]]>Wed, 30 Apr 2014 16:33:37 +0000http://forums.station.sony.com/vg/index.php?threads/account-commerce-update-continued-work-being-done.71578/
http://forums.station.sony.com/vg/index.php?threads/account-commerce-update-continued-work-being-done.71578/AshlanneAshlanneMark Tuttle Reveals Why All Access is Awesome
Dear Members,

My name is Mark Tuttle and I head up the All Access Membership team here at Sony Online Entertainment. We’ve been working around the clock to bring you SOE’s all-new game membership. Implementing this new All Access membership plan across our portfolio of games has been one of the most complicated changes to our billing system to date so we appreciate your patience while we completed these necessary updates. With that said, I am happy to inform you that we have officially launched our new All Access Membership!

At SOE, we see our players as part of our extended family so naturally our games are all about our community. It’s fun to belong to something. There’s information, status, and sometimes, really cool decoder rings. Up until now, our Members largely belonged to individual game Communities. The EverQuest members were over here talking about the “good old days” while the EverQuest II members were arguing over Shadowknights, and the Planetside 2 members were running around yelling “pew pew!” Wouldn’t it be great if we were all members of the same Community? Not only just the EQ or EQII or DCUO game Community… but the SOE Community.

To that end, SOE All Access was re-created! This valuable new program awards members with top level access to all participating SOE games. Members are no longer just a Planetside 2 member or a DCUO member. You are all now part of our extended family.

So what does this all mean? First, it means your membership dollar goes a lot farther. For $14.99 per month (or less if you purchase multiple months at a time), players can now have top tier access to all participating SOE games. This means if you want to take a break from sneaking around Auraxis in your Stalker Cloak and test your mettle against the dragon, Nagafan, or The Joker in DCUO, you can do so with all member benefits. And since your Station Cash wallet is good in all SOE games, you can drop some coin on a snazzy new outfit in EQII to announce, “Yes, I have arrived!” To continue the awesome, as a member players get 10% off the Marketplace price of that item! Go ahead, splurge for the spikey hat and the bunny mount!

One thing we want to point out is the change to the way members redeem the 500 SC membership reward each month. It will no longer be automatically delivered to players’ wallets. Instead, you will need to click the claim button in any of the participating in-game Marketplaces. This has been added to the main marketplace screen, so it’s easy to find. You’ll also know when you’re eligible to claim your next reward the same way!

My advice now is to OPT IN for emails from SOE and your favorite games. Because All Access members will receive special sales and promotions, you’ll really want to be in the know! Just go to https://soe.com/, My Account, Newsletters. Sign up for one, two, or all of them!

One of the smaller, but very cool benefits that all players receive is the new forum badge system. We all need stinkin’ badges and SOE will be delivering them shortly after All Access launches. Members will get the All Access badge that screams “status,” but everyone gets a host of other cool items to adorn their profile as well. Some have to be worked for, so be ready to step up!

This has been a massive undertaking, as it touches pretty much every team and system at SOE. While we hope it will be a seamless transition, we expect a few bugs to pop up here and there. Please be patient with us while we squash them and get ready for a host of cool membership goodness coming your way.

If you’re not currently a member of the all-new All Access we’re making it easy to join with a special deal! Get 12 months of All Access membership for just $99.99. That’s a savings of almost $20 off a one-year plan.

Mark TuttleSOE Director of Ecommerce]]>Sat, 03 May 2014 03:55:56 +0000http://forums.station.sony.com/vg/index.php?threads/mark-tuttle-reveals-why-all-access-is-awesome.71572/
http://forums.station.sony.com/vg/index.php?threads/mark-tuttle-reveals-why-all-access-is-awesome.71572/YavieyYaviey5SOE Maintenance Notice: 4/29/14Attention players: in order to roll out the new All Access membership plan, we will perform a maintenance beginning at 12:01 AM PDT* on Tuesday, April 29, 2014. The downtime for this maintenance will be extensive and we will update you as each individual service becomes available. This will impact the following SOE services:
• All SOE Games
• All Official Forums
• Account management
• Commerce functions, including purchases
Thank you for your patience!
*Convert to your local time
-SOE Community Team]]>Tue, 29 Apr 2014 19:45:44 +0000http://forums.station.sony.com/vg/index.php?threads/soe-maintenance-notice-4-29-14.71567/
http://forums.station.sony.com/vg/index.php?threads/soe-maintenance-notice-4-29-14.71567/AshlanneAshlanne1An Important Note about Membership in VanguardDear Vanguard Players,As you may have noticed in the New All Access Plan thread, there have been some important updates to the FAQ, including the information below about Vanguard memberships.

We will upgrade all existing Vanguard members to SOE All Access status, fromApril 29thuntil the game sunsets, on July 31st, 2014. If you have any game time remaining on your Vanguard account at sunset, it will be applied on a prorated basis to your new SOE All Access account. If you do not wish to continue as an All Access member upon the sunset of Vanguard, please remember to cancel your account on July 31, 2014, or it will auto-renew.Thanks,Mepps]]>Mon, 05 May 2014 11:21:04 +0000http://forums.station.sony.com/vg/index.php?threads/an-important-note-about-membership-in-vanguard.71566/
http://forums.station.sony.com/vg/index.php?threads/an-important-note-about-membership-in-vanguard.71566/MeppsMepps8SOE System Maintenance April 17th
This maintenance is anticipated to last less than one hour.]]>Thu, 17 Apr 2014 04:48:17 +0000http://forums.station.sony.com/vg/index.php?threads/soe-system-maintenance-april-17th.71557/
http://forums.station.sony.com/vg/index.php?threads/soe-system-maintenance-april-17th.71557/RadarXRadarXSOE Maintenance Notice: 4/8/14

Attention players: we will perform maintenance beginning at 7:00 AM PDT* on Tuesday, April 8, 2014. We expect this maintenance to take approximately one hour. This will impact the following SOE services:

- Free Realms and Clone Wars Adventures players who are already logged in may be disconnected and unable to log back in starting at 8:00 AM to approximately 10:00 AM PST*

- Account management may be unavailable starting at 8:00 AM to approximately 10:00 AM PDT*

- Commerce transactions, including purchases on our websites and in-game marketplaces may be unavailable between 8:00 AM and approximately 10:00 AM PDT*.

- Login for all SOE forums may be affected, you may lose permissions and experience occasional disconnects between 8:00 AM and approximately 10:00 AM PDT*.]]>Wed, 26 Mar 2014 03:44:02 +0000http://forums.station.sony.com/vg/index.php?threads/soe-maintenance-notice-wednesday-march-26-2014.71516/
http://forums.station.sony.com/vg/index.php?threads/soe-maintenance-notice-wednesday-march-26-2014.71516/AshlanneAshlanneResuming Daily RestartsWed, 12 Mar 2014 21:09:36 +0000http://forums.station.sony.com/vg/index.php?threads/resuming-daily-restarts.71492/
http://forums.station.sony.com/vg/index.php?threads/resuming-daily-restarts.71492/YavieyYaviey2Daylight Saving Time begins on 3/9/2014!Sat, 08 Mar 2014 16:42:14 +0000http://forums.station.sony.com/vg/index.php?threads/daylight-saving-time-begins-on-3-9-2014.71485/
http://forums.station.sony.com/vg/index.php?threads/daylight-saving-time-begins-on-3-9-2014.71485/AshlanneAshlanne2March 2014 Vanguard Wikia Updatehttp://vanguard.wikia.com/wiki/User_blog:Yaviey/March_2014_Vanguard_Wikia_Update]]>Fri, 14 Mar 2014 16:00:35 +0000http://forums.station.sony.com/vg/index.php?threads/march-2014-vanguard-wikia-update.71482/
http://forums.station.sony.com/vg/index.php?threads/march-2014-vanguard-wikia-update.71482/YavieyYaviey5New Weekly Server Restarts
Our devs have decided to move to weekly server restarts as opposed to the daily server restarts we've been doing for the past couple of months. As of this week, there not be any more daily restarts. Instead, weekly on Tuesdays at 5:00 AM Pacific, the servers will be restarted. Downtime is expected to be 15-30 minutes.

Thanks for your patience!]]>Tue, 11 Mar 2014 20:11:50 +0000http://forums.station.sony.com/vg/index.php?threads/new-weekly-server-restarts.71479/
http://forums.station.sony.com/vg/index.php?threads/new-weekly-server-restarts.71479/YavieyYaviey5Six Telonians Shared Their Best Memories of VanguardVanguard: Saga of Heroes celebrated its 7th anniversary just a few short weeks ago. We here at SOE wanted to give loyal Telonians a chance to get a physical keepsake of one of their favorite games.

On January 29, 2014, we started a "Best of Telon" giveaway and asked our fans to share their favorite memory from Vanguard: Saga of Heroes. We had numerous entries and many beautiful memories that were shared. The contest then ended on February 12, 2014.

There were six prizes in total. The Grand Prize winner won a rare, signed Collector's Edition of Vanguard: Saga of Heroes. Five other winners won a Vanguard Prize Bag which included a Vanguard bag, Vanguard poster, Vanguard art book, and troll luggage tag.

And now, the moment you've all been waiting for – the winners of the "Best of Telon" contest:

Grand Prize Winner: Sam

Winners:

Veliah

Sertain

Weasel

DrkMgk

Gerrikk

Congratulations to everyone! And our deepest thanks to everyone who submitted an entry. And of course, thank you for making Vanguard: Saga of Heroes a grand game and for joining us for this final anniversary celebration before the game's upcoming sunset! The memories we hold will live on forever.]]>Thu, 27 Feb 2014 04:58:43 +0000http://forums.station.sony.com/vg/index.php?threads/six-telonians-shared-their-best-memories-of-vanguard.71471/
http://forums.station.sony.com/vg/index.php?threads/six-telonians-shared-their-best-memories-of-vanguard.71471/YavieyYaviey1Vanguard: Saga of Heroes Sunset FAQ - NEW INFO added on 7/24/14FAQ

Is Vanguard: Saga of Heroes being shut down?
Yes. Sony Online Entertainment (SOE) is scheduled to sunset Vanguard: Saga of Heroes on July 31, 2014 at 6 PM PDT.

Why are you shutting down Vanguard: Saga of Heroes[/}?
We no longer have the resources to dedicate to maintaining the code base such that it can stay in sync with our platform and our security needs. The game has been running at a loss for a long time. We did not tell the players this until now, but we felt it was the right thing to do to keep it running. We've done it for 7 years and it's just time to say good bye to the world of Telon.

What happens to all the code/data for Vanguard: Saga of Heroes? Can someone open an emulator server for Vanguard: Saga of Heroes?
Sony Online Entertainment will retain all of the code and data from Vanguard: Saga of Heroes. Sony Online Entertainment will not license or authorize the operation of a Vanguard: Saga of Heroes emulator or fan operated Vanguard: Saga of Heroes server. For business reasons we aren't at liberty to release the game for purchase.

Will the Vanguard: Saga of Heroes Website and/or Forums be available after the service shuts down?
The Websites associated with Vanguard: Saga of Heroes will shut down on July 31st. The forums will be set to read only on July 31st. Two weeks after the service shuts down the forums will no longer be available.

What’s going to happen to my Vanguard: Saga of Heroes Station Cash items?Vanguard: Saga of Heroes Station Cash items that players have or purchase prior to July 31, 2014 will continue to be accessible through July 31, 2014. No new Station Cash items will be available for purchase as of June 30, 2014.

What happens to all the Station Cash I have purchased?
Your Station Cash resides in your SOE Wallet which is shared across all SOE games. You can continue to use Station Cash to purchase items in other SOE games, such as EverQuest, EverQuest II, PlanetSide 2, DC Universe Online, and more.

What happens to all the Station Cash I have purchased?
Your Station Cash resides in your SOE Wallet which is shared across all SOE games. You can continue to use Station Cash to purchase items in other SOE games, such as EverQuest, EverQuest II, PlanetSide 2, DC Universe Online, and more.

I have a further concern and want to contact Customer Service. How do I do that?
We definitely want to help address any further concerns, and if there is some specific issue with your situation that isn't covered but could be answered by Customer Service please follow the directions on this page.

What happens to my All Access account?
When the new All Access program launched on April 29, 2014 we upgraded all existing Vanguard members to SOE All Access status, from that date until the game sunsets, on July 31st, 2014 We sincerely hope that this membership access across all of our games will help you to find a new home and a new online world to explore within our SOE Game family. Unfortunately, as the Vanguard Marketplace is no longer under development, VG players will need to log into another eligible SOE game to claim their monthly SC grant. For the same reason, the 10% discount on Marketplace items will not apply to items in the Vanguard Marketplace, although members can apply it in all other eligible games that they may choose to play. We do hope that you will try other games in our SOE portfolio, including the upcoming Landmark and H1Z1, while enjoying full membership status across all eligible games until Vanguard sunsets. In either case, the Station Cash will remain in your SOE wallet after the sunset of Vanguard, and can be spent in any eligible SOE game. We do hope you’ll stay with us! If you have any game time remaining on your Vanguard account at sunset, it will be applied on a prorated basis to your new SOE All Access account. If you do not wish to continue as an All Access member upon the sunset of Vanguard, please remember to cancel your account on July 31, 2014, or it will auto-renew.]]>Tue, 24 Jun 2014 03:14:38 +0000http://forums.station.sony.com/vg/index.php?threads/vanguard-saga-of-heroes-sunset-faq-new-info-added-on-7-24-14.71456/
http://forums.station.sony.com/vg/index.php?threads/vanguard-saga-of-heroes-sunset-faq-new-info-added-on-7-24-14.71456/YavieyYaviey25Maintenance Notice: Tuesday, February 18, 2014

Important: We will perform maintenance beginning at 3:00 AM Pacific* on February 18, 2014. This maintenance is expected to last 4 hours. This will impact the following services:

Account management, which includes logging into our websites, submitting, updating, or viewing Support Tickets.

Commerce transactions, including purchases on our websites and in-game marketplaces.

Forums will remain open during the downtime however you may lose permissions and experience occasional disconnects.

Login for our games MAY be affected.

Click here for a Time Zone Calculator.]]>Sat, 15 Feb 2014 01:55:06 +0000http://forums.station.sony.com/vg/index.php?threads/maintenance-notice-tuesday-february-18-2014.71450/
http://forums.station.sony.com/vg/index.php?threads/maintenance-notice-tuesday-february-18-2014.71450/AshlanneAshlanneValentine’s Day Gifts!The love lingers on in Vanguard: Saga of Heroes®!

Starting today, Monday, February 10, 2014, love struck adventurers can travel to Tanvu, New Targonor, or Ahgram to find sparkling boxes that contain special gifts.

The gift boxes contain beautiful items that give everyone a chance to set the mood for their homes or Guild Halls. The items available include stuffed heart-shaped pillows, wall adornments, flowers, chocolates, and more!

Turn your home into a romantic getaway, then take a screenshot and share it on the forums or social media!]]>Tue, 11 Feb 2014 18:59:49 +0000http://forums.station.sony.com/vg/index.php?threads/valentine%E2%80%99s-day-gifts.71438/
http://forums.station.sony.com/vg/index.php?threads/valentine%E2%80%99s-day-gifts.71438/YavieyYaviey7Game Update - Thursday, February 6, 2014 @8:00 AM PST

We will bring the Telon server offline on Thursday, February 6, 2014 at 8:00 a.m. Pacific* (San Diego time) for a Game Update. Estimated downtime is three hours. Thank you for your patience.

*Convert to your local time]]>Tue, 11 Feb 2014 06:23:26 +0000http://forums.station.sony.com/vg/index.php?threads/game-update-thursday-february-6-2014-8-00-am-pst.71425/
http://forums.station.sony.com/vg/index.php?threads/game-update-thursday-february-6-2014-8-00-am-pst.71425/YavieyYaviey2Now Accepting Applications for the 7th Annual GIRL Game Design Competition
SAN DIEGO – Feb. 5, 2014 – Sony Online Entertainment LLC (SOE) is now accepting applications and submissions for its 2014 Gamers In Real Life (G.I.R.L.) Game Design Competition. Through the G.I.R.L. scholarship program, SOE will award one winner with a $10,000 scholarship to be applied towards tuition, room and board, and other educational expenses at the winner’s college or university. In addition to the cash prize, the winner will also be given the opportunity to be hired as a paid intern for up to 10 weeks at SOE’s headquarters in San Diego for hands-on experience working on award-winning franchises, including PlanetSide® and EverQuest®.

Now in its seventh year, the scholarship has played a major role with helping aspiring game developers gain knowledge and skills in the video game design field, while providing them with valuable assistance for educational expenses. Past winners have gone on to make their own impact across the gaming and art industries.

“The G.I.R.L. Scholarship aims to be the first step towards empowering bright careers for young women in the video game industry,” said Laura Naviaux, Senior Vice President of Global Sales & Marketing, Sony Online Entertainment. “By helping to create more opportunities for women in game design, we are helping to shepherd fresh perspectives and new ideas into our industry.”

Submissions for the 2014 G.I.R.L. Game Design Competition will close on March 19, 2014. To apply, applicants must register with Scholarship America®, SOE's scholarship administrator, and submit their application for evaluation, as directed here: https://www.scholarsapply.org/gamersinreallife.

About Sony Online Entertainment
Sony Online Entertainment LLC (SOE) is a recognized worldwide leader in massively multiplayer online games. Best known for its blockbuster hits and franchises, including EverQuest®, EverQuest® II, PlanetSide® 2, DC Universe™ Online, and the highly anticipated EverQuest Next Landmark™ and EverQuest Next™, SOE creates, develops and provides compelling online entertainment for a variety of platforms. SOE is building on its proven legacy and pioneering the future of online worlds through creative development and inspired gameplay design for audiences of all ages. To learn more, visit www.soe.com.

SOE, the SOE logo, EverQuest, Champions of Norrath, and PlanetSideare registered trademarks of Sony Online Entertainment LLC. All other trademarks and trade names are properties of their respective owners.

About Scholarship America®
Scholarship America® is a national education service organization that mobilizes support for students getting into and graduating from college. Scholarship America has distributed more than $3.1 billion in scholarship assistance to more than 2 million students since 1958. Scholarship America’s programs, which include Dollars for Scholars®, help fund both entry-level and multi-year scholarships, as well as emergency financial grants. More information is available at www.scholarshipamerica.org.]]>Wed, 05 Feb 2014 18:43:51 +0000http://forums.station.sony.com/vg/index.php?threads/now-accepting-applications-for-the-7th-annual-girl-game-design-competition.71424/
http://forums.station.sony.com/vg/index.php?threads/now-accepting-applications-for-the-7th-annual-girl-game-design-competition.71424/YavieyYavieyVanguard Sunset Plans
It’s been a little over a week since we had to give you the grave news of Vanguard's upcoming sunset. We knew from the day that we received the news that this was not going to be easy for us or for you. We've said this before, but we're gamers, too. We don't just manage and create games; we play them and live them, and we will miss Vanguard tremendously.

We’re going to give Vanguard the best sendoff we can, and make sure these final months are worth remembering. Here is what we have planned so far:

Double Experience & Faction

From now until July 31, 2014 enjoy double experience and double faction throughout Telon. Get your alts up to 55!

60% Off in the Station Marketplace

We've made everything in the Station Marketplace 60% off. If you still have some Station Cash left in your wallet, now is a great time to use it. Buy the little things for your characters that you always wanted to but never bought.

Free Rainbow Whale Companion

To celebrate Vanguard’s seventh anniversary, get a free rainbow whale companion. To get it, speak to the Historian of Telon in New Targonor.

Unexplored Content

Our developers are working hard on opening up some unexplored zones that players have never seen before. Please keep in mind that these will likely not be finished zones. We don’t yet have a full list of content or an ETA of releases, but as soon as we do, we’ll let you know.

Make sure to follow our Facebook, Twitter, and Google+ channels for chances to win Vanguard: Saga of Heroes merchandise. From now until February 12, 2014 you can win a signed collector’s edition of Vanguard: Saga of Heroes or one of five Vanguard prize packs!

Vanguard: Saga of Heroes has had a rich history with many twists and turns. From the bottom of our hearts, we thank you for being loyal Vanguard players. It’s truly you that has kept the game going for so long. You will be missed beyond measure and we hope that we will cross paths again in our other SOE games.]]>Sun, 09 Mar 2014 19:08:23 +0000http://forums.station.sony.com/vg/index.php?threads/vanguard-sunset-plans.71418/
http://forums.station.sony.com/vg/index.php?threads/vanguard-sunset-plans.71418/YavieyYaviey39Game Update - Tuesday, February 4, 2014 @8:00 AM PST

We will bring the Telon server offline on Tuesday, February 4, 2014 at 8:00 a.m. Pacific* (San Diego time) for a Game Update. Estimated downtime is three hours. Thank you for your patience.

It was on this day in gaming history seven long years ago that a new epic saga began. On January 30, 2007, Vanguard: Saga of Heroes® opened its doors to heroic adventurers from across the globe. Please join us as we celebrate this grand occasion!

Anniversary Present
Vanguard's seventh anniversary celebration started on January 28, 2014. Make sure to speak to the Historian of Telon in New Targonor to receive an anniversary gift! It's a rainbow whale companion!

Anniversary Messages

"I will never forget the wonderful people I have met through Vanguard over its seven year journey. The people who go out of their way to make Telon a more vibrant and wonderful place are an inspiration to make the next months the best they can be."

-William "Wigin" Bidermann, Game Designer

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"While we celebrate seven years of Telonian adventures, I can't help but reflect on how the game will be closing within a few days of my third anniversary as a Telonian adventurer and developer. It's a time cut short. A time I wish I had more of. Sure, I could run the game locally, but it would mean nothing without having the incredible community of Vanguard to share it with. After nearly three years for me and seven years for Vanguard, here’s to our players, in whom Vanguard truly has always and will always exist."

-Timothy "TLoch" Lochner, Programmer

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"While I've only been on the team for one year out of its year run, it has been the most fascinating year I've ever experienced. I've learned so much from the team and the players and have come to love every second of this crazy game. Well, more of a love/hate relationship if you want to get technical. It saddens me that I won't be joining the ranks of the veterans within Vanguard and continue to infest your servers with creatures; but at least I can continue to experience the last days of Telon with everyone and give a toast to seven insane years. Thank you for allowing me to join the ride."

-Ruby "Queck" Opfer, Artist

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"I had only just recently arrived on the breathtaking world of Telon. During the short time I've been here though the community has been a fount of knowledge, deeply passionate about all aspects of the game, and extremely helpful. I wish everyone a happy seventh anniversary and I hope to see you in the future. The spirit of Telon remains alive within each of you."

-Jennifer "Yaviey" Bridges, Community Manager

Anniversary Contest
Deep within our vaults we found a long-lost signed collector's edition of Vanguard: Saga of Heroes. We just couldn't let that go to waste! Tell us what your favorite memory in Telon is and you could win it or one of five Vanguard prize packs! For more information, click here. Hurry, the contest ends on February 12, 2014!

Double Experience & Faction
From now until July 31, 2014 get double experience and double faction throughout Telon!

Anniversary Sale
Get 60% off everything in the Station Cash marketplace from now until July 31, 2014! This is a great time to use up any Station Cash you have piled up.

Thanks to all of you for making the world of Telon such a fun and memorable place to play over the past seven years. We couldn't have made it to seven years without you. It has been an honor, Telonians!]]>Wed, 19 Feb 2014 02:34:40 +0000http://forums.station.sony.com/vg/index.php?threads/happy-7th-anniversary-vanguard-saga-of-heroes.71390/
http://forums.station.sony.com/vg/index.php?threads/happy-7th-anniversary-vanguard-saga-of-heroes.71390/YavieyYaviey15"The Best of Telon" Vanguard 7th Anniversary Giveaway

January 30, 2014 is the 7th anniversary of Vanguard: Saga of Heroes. To mark this momentous occasion we'll give away some Vanguard swag! Your stories are the stuff of legend! We want to hear from YOU, adventurers of Telon. What is your favorite memory in Vanguard: Saga of Heroes?

NO PURCHASE NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN. THIS PROMOTION IS SUBJECT TO ALL APPLICABLE LAWS. VOID WHERE PROHIBITED. Limit one (1) entry per Facebook account. Open to everyone eighteen (18) and over; void where prohibited. Begins at 11:00 AM Pacific on January 29, 2014 and ends at 11:00 AM Pacific on February 12, 2014 at 11:00 AM Pacific. See the Official Rules for details. This promotion is sponsored by Sony Online Entertainment LLC (SOE). Submissions are administered by Votigo, Inc. The information you provide will only be used to verify your eligibility for the promotion and to contact you if you are the winner. This promotion is in no way sponsored, endorsed or administered by, or associated with Facebook.

DATES & ELIGIBILITY

START: January 29, 2014 @ 11:00 am (US/Pacific)

END: February 12, 2014 @ 11:00 am (US/Pacific)

ELIGIBILITY: You must be at least 18 years old to enter.

PRIZES
SOE will randomly select six (6) winners from eligible entries to receive the following:

January 30, 2014 is the 7th anniversary of Vanguard: Saga of Heroes. To mark this momentous occasion we'll give away some Vanguard swag! Your stories are the stuff of legend! We want to hear from YOU, adventurers of Telon. What is your favorite memory in Vanguard: Saga of Heroes?

NO PURCHASE NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN. THIS PROMOTION IS SUBJECT TO ALL APPLICABLE LAWS. VOID WHERE PROHIBITED. Limit one (1) entry per Facebook account. Open to everyone eighteen (18) and over; void where prohibited. Begins at 11:00 AM Pacific on January 29, 2014 and ends at 11:00 AM Pacific on February 12, 2014 at 11:00 AM Pacific. See the Official Rules for details. This promotion is sponsored by Sony Online Entertainment LLC (SOE). Submissions are administered by Votigo, Inc. The information you provide will only be used to verify your eligibility for the promotion and to contact you if you are the winner. This promotion is in no way sponsored, endorsed or administered by, or associated with Facebook.

DATES & ELIGIBILITY

START: January 29, 2014 @ 11:00 am (US/Pacific)

END: February 12, 2014 @ 11:00 am (US/Pacific)

ELIGIBILITY: You must be at least 18 years old to enter.

PRIZES
SOE will randomly select six (6) winners from eligible entries to receive the following: